The Sad & Complex Ending Of Tropicana Field - Tampa Bay Rays Temporary Home / Baseball Uncertainty

[@danielkurlan182]

Correction the Trop was built for baseball originally but they built it before the officially got an MLB team because there was rumblings the San Francisco Giants were going to relocate and that did not happen . They also thought the White Sox were going to relocate but that did not happen .

[@brianj3070]

Don’t forget about Seattle as they were the closest on moving to St. Pete!

[@sportsgeek4101]

I'm gonna miss the trop. Never was a good stadium but the memories it brought were more than enough to make up for it. Rest in Peace, Tropicana field. We will miss you, no matter how bad you were of a stadium.

[@johnayersayers5833]

I used to go with my dad 25 years ago and it felt kinda crappy then.

[@sportsgeek4101]

@ opinions… but it’s fine I see what you mean

[@Alan-lv9rw]

I’m glad my Cubs don’t have any drama. They’ve been in Chicago since 1870. They’re a stable franchise.

[@bob4364]

Hey Adam great video-St Petesburg, FL..It's a shame about Tropicana Field...Good luck on the TB Rays playing in their new baseball stadium..Happy Holidays.

[@TampaJay]

There are so many great moments and priceless memories that have been made at The Trop. I am happy you were able to visit man. I hope they stay. Rays up! 🙏

[@stanleyboothe4893]

My father is right behind you in Tropical Palms. Snowbirds from SE Virginia. My older brother works for TB spring training. Go O's !!!

[@samilt13]

My daughter lived in Madeira Beach, which is 10 miles from Tropicana Field, she lost everything. Her house was condemned. It is so sad.

[@hotigrl]

I live nearby and was horrified to see the carport blown off my mobile home. My gut told me to evacuate, a few nights before. I'm glad I did. Sorry for your daughter's loss. I'm not sure about my future here

[@RyanNodal305]

Adam I know you find it strange but be glad the Rays have a stadium to play at next season. They probably explored all possible options and they just ended up going with Steinbrenner Field. I think that is their best bet since it’s actually in Tampa. Also see it as a chance for the Rays to show the city of Tampa that they belong there and then I think more people will want to go to the games.

[@mikecasale9360]

Lots of baseball history in St. Pete Adam, o enjoyed going to game there. So hot outside and sweet inside. I’m a Yankee fan, I wish the best for Rays fans tho. Hope you all get a beautiful home and keep the team in St. Pete.

[@concertvids34]

Glad I finally went down this year to to Trop in May when visiting my brother who just moved there. As a UConn fan who was 8 years old in 1999 this place held the most transformative game in the UConn Men's basketball history in my lifetime when UConn beat Duke in the Final Four (UConn was also 2-0 vs Coach K in the Final Four over his tenure at Duke). I get the little brother syndrome of St. Pete but the definition of insanity is building a new ballpark in the same location and expecting different results past the honey moon opening 3-5 years when the shiny new car smell would generate above average attendance. I hope they can build a new park in Tampa or Orlando if Stu demands more public funds and the deal is cut in St. Pete.

[@debrastillwell1122]

Hi Adam, I’m not a big follower of baseball, but you did have me rooting for the Rays. Hope the team makes decisions soon. Looking forward to your international trips.

[@SamEarleyFL]

The Back to the Future Musical will be in Tampa April 29-May 4. You should try to go, it's really good.

[@douglasadams5347]

I’m glad I got to see one Rays game while I was starting a cruise vacation in Tampa last year. I had no idea it would be my first and only time at Trop as a Reds fan.

[@RyanRe-rd6wv]

Hahahahahahaha no more TROP

[@danielswenson68]

Feel bad for the Rays and their fans who will pay higher prices in a smaller venue to see their teams.

[@kellyg8836]

Hi Adam, the team store was not damaged in the storm, however, it was only open to the public for a couple of weeks for the holidays. Not sure if it will open again, but they are still doing online orders.

[@lcflngn]

“All owners have money” basic truth that bears repeating. Thx Adam, as an A’s fan.

[@stephenboutwell8243]

I was just there a couple of weeks ago for a conference and saw the Trop for myself. Couldn't believe how eerie it looked. I took my family to a game there several years ago and loved it. It gets a bad rap as being a dump but I personally loved it and I'm glad I got to go to a game there before the hurricane hit.

[@tomklock568]

Sorry for you guys in your "loss" and adjustment. Hoping for the best.

[@signsofthepastime]

I made a video after the hurricane about the Trop and in it I speculated where they would play next season. So much has changed since then to where now there are talks of moving the team altogether. It’s crazy!

[@anyopp1]

Where did you get that t-shirt? That is a must have!

[@jabbitt05]

"Here to Stay" starting to sound a lot like "Rooted in Oakland" 😢

[@william2william]

Zoom In, Zoom Out is Adam's new thing

[@jamesiscoolbeans]

ugh

[@matthewfarmer2520]

Morning Adam 😎📸 I love Baseball ⚾ and it's is sad to hear about Tropicana stadium. Thanks for sharing it with us. Your thoughts are always something to think about. You take care my friend.

[@RyanRe-rd6wv]

Let’s go Lightnin. I ❤ hockey than baseball

[@mcgeek5664]

Daniel Korean is correct....Tropicana was built as a baseball stadium to attract a MLB team. When the Giants and White Sox jilted us it set up for the Lightning until Amelia (originally St Pete Times Forum) was ready.

[@dianastahl213]

Attending my first Spring Training this year, and can't wait! I'll be at Ed Smith stadium, though. ;-)

[@cynthia6055]

You've accomplished so much Adam! And you're bringing such joy to others thru' your awesome channel !

[@phreakshowgaming1473]

As a Floridan we always made fun of the Trop but it’s as iconic as the eyesore on I-4. We know where we are as soon as we see it. It is surreal seeing the stadium with a haircut so to speak.😅 If the Rays and Tropicana can get creative maybe they can create a giant LED OJ bottle to put at Steinbrenner. Could possibly rename it Steinbrenner field at Tropicana stadium for a short term fix. If the Rays make a deep post season run I wonder if MLB has them play those games down in Miami. As a baseball fan it’s a sad situation all around. I feel that if they move the team to Tampa that attendance would increase too because it’s the only Tampa pro team not truly located in Tampa.

[@jglow2]

In Las Vegas,Nc the old Tropicana Hotel/casino has been demolished. Router there is the Tampa Bay Rays have put in money to by the vacant land in the city to be the first Professional Baseball team to occupy that location if the city kicks in funds, which they have. Would be a good move for the team too.

[@Alveyjr21]

I thought that was going to be the A's stadium once it is done

[@FunAtDisney]

I makes me wonder with these turn of events for the Trop along with the lack-luster attendance for the Rays over the years, has it given both the city and the owners the chance to pause and really think it is even wise to keep them in the area and spend 100’s of millions on a new stadium. The hurricane has basically given both sides an “out”. I think the Rays are not long for the Tampa area and you’re going see other cites, possibly Orlando trying to lure them away.

[@excelnow]

Be careful...that bicyclist almost hit you. Sorry the Trop cannot be fixed. Hope things go well for your Rays.

[@RandomAndrew]

That empty boat/dinner off the side of the highway, you or Justin did a video there years back.. maybe even a decade ago! ALSO.. anyone doing them slow traffic hwy everyday is insane.. or ought to be by now.

[@mylegsasleep1934]

As a Florida resident, Adam is the only rays fan i “know”

[@travissapp4961]

Awesome glad your having fun adam yeah trop field was a great stadium

[@mattkohlmeier]

Will be interesting to see what happens. I don’t think you have to worry about the Rays making a World Series run this season though after getting rid of the majority of their best players.

[@jayk5731]

I would think they’ll put up some Rays stuff to make it feel more like a home stadium. The Buffalo Bisons did a great job when Toronto played in their park during covid. Some of it just for that reason, others were to bring it to MLB standards

[@BallParkExplore]

The team store at the Trop was open 2 weeks ago for a week I went. The shop got a little damaged

[@bjornemccomb8262]

Never got to see a game there sadly! But watched all Adams and Jays videos filmed inside!

[@wakemiamigreatagain]

The Trop without a Top!

[@adriansims1596]

Glad you mention what ATH meant.

[@DisabledParkHopper]

As an Orioles fan I have seen plenty of games here. Every chance we have to see them play near home. Had the chance to bring my girls to see there first MLB game. What a moment!!! It is sad to see it in such a condition. If they fix it that would be nice. But if they build a new one that is an opertunity to make new memories!

[@duranfan4ever922]

Looking forward to seeing you in Sacramento when the Rays play the A’s!

[@mikecasale9360]

I myself get back home in the Bay Area growing up in Sonoma Ca. Go see the A’s in Sacramento and see my boy Zach Gelof playing. Zach played for the State Champions of Delaware in 2018 Cape Henlopen HS.

[@Real_Sgt_Tom]

I was so excited when they played with moving to Ebor City and honestly they would have such better attendance in the Tampa regional area...they'll never learn tho...RIP the Trop!

[@DopeNDisabledProductions]

Not a baseball fan but always a fan of woo videos and a piping hot caffeinated beverage

[@craigsternelsonsr.1967]

Glad to see you back in the area Adam! I've lived in St. Pete my entire life, and was so stoked to have an MLB finally come to our area in 1995. So sad to see the Trop in it's current state.

[@michaelcook4194]

I don't know how the Ray's do on selling out the old stadium, but now they should have a better chance. 👍

[@richardmchugh5269]

I have only been there once. That was for Ozzfest 2001. I luckily got upgraded tickets to stand on the field during the show.

[@GoodJobBuddy]

I've noticed you and I have something in common. Our fingers and thumbs. You cross your fingers like me, we can barely get them to cross and my thumb, like yours is strait. No curve to the thumb. I feel like most people have curved thumbs and can easily cross fingers. You can forget gang signs 😅

[@aaronjamesmongcopa]

Yup, you and Tampa Jay think similarly. He made a similar video as well about the Tropicana Field a few months ago. You guys are awesome.

[@thomaswinkler7809]

Woo, I have a huge section of the roof from the Trop. Picked up about half mile from the Trop day after Milton. If ya want some roof memorabilia let me know.

[@ScottG91]

nice shirt, a Mike Myers Big Boy, never seen that one before

[@BarbSnyder-n3j]

What ever happened to Cowbell Max (Max Lewis). Use to be at the home games hanging with you guys. Haven’t heard you talk about him this past season. I hope he’s ok.

[@davidhansen2068]

Hey Adam, I believe the hottest ticket in 2025 will be The Oasis Reunion, wasn't sure if you were a fan, Rock n Roll is finally back

[@reaper2478]

Why does KZbin always play a migraine med ad before his vlog?.. I get NO headaches or migraines when enjoying Adam’s content 😊

[@brianthefloridian6254]

This really is depressing seeing Tropicana Field like that. I don’t care what people say when they mock or made fun of the Rays Stadium for years because we had baseball & our team here in Tampa/ St. Pete Florida…….. this was OUR Rays Stadium….. our Home Field! It might of not been as nice or have the history as other MLB stadiums but it was our home! To see our team’s home field trashed like that is so sad because as a fan, I’ve been going to games there since their 1st season in 1998. Even though the Rays are playing in Tampa at Steinbrenner Field next season, it won’t be the same because they won’t be playing in THEIR OWN stadium. Even though the Rays didn’t sell out a majority of their games, there are plenty of fans that showed up to many games each year at different times to support this team. These fans deserve better & the one saving grace we have here in Tampa Bay is to one day soon have a nice brand new Home Stadium with our team hopefully finally winning a World Series! RaysUp!

[@Ghost-445]

The team store was actually open for about 2 weeks before Christmas.

[@georgiaredneck16]

At 11:08, I thought we were about to see Bike vs Adam part 2 😂

[@kurthuber7747]

Perhaps they will sell out at Steinbrenner Stadium, with higher ticket prices. I will try to go to a night game in spring because I don’t want to be in a sauna. Also, why is it that the Lightning and Bucs can sell out but Rays don’t? Is it location? They have had competitive teams for many years and Florida is a place for supplying much baseball talent.

[@billieglennbusch2189]

We never know how and when life and things will change, fret not, change is always there.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Exactly

[@chadoutler3499]

You know adam you can allways root for the braves .

[@D.R.76]

Hope Rays stay, they were long overdue for a new field - weird how it is unfolding.

[@stevenanderson574]

Love you and your travel's Adam

[@bb5242]

Did the Steinbrenner field sign take some damage in the hurricane?

[@raykirby5628]

So the Ray's not making to the playoffs was a blessing in disguise

[@johnnymoran180]

The taxpayers certainly shouldn't have to be stuck with the bill...

[@cag19549]

That's the way it always is. In Houston, when Reliant (now NRG) was planned, it was advertised as no local taxes. Well, instead, they did a hotel and rental car tax hike. Just a white lie, I guess.

[@johnnymoran180]

@cag19549 They always find a way to pass it on to the taxpayers!

[@tcmusic6429]

@@johnnymoran180no one is forcing you to live in the USA. Go live elsewhere if you don’t like taxation.

[@johnnymoran180]

@tcmusic6429 😭😭

[@bb5242]

@@tcmusic6429It's not that, it is the fact that things like rental cars are exhorbitant and didn't use to be and all because some stupid legislators can't stay on a budget and lie to our faces to boot.

[@MikeMcCarthy-z2c]

Adam didn't you do a vlog on a possible baseball ground being build in orlando

[@lisabudascasey1234]

Glad the sting rays are safe

[@TheGatlinburgHussey]

Hello from Gatlinburg TN Smoky Mountains 🏞️ I lived in Winter Haven in 1989 when this was newly built so it's sad to see this ...But you all deserve a beautiful Pahk😊

[@lizosborne9623]

So happy saw you in the 1st 50 min of post !!! Happy new year..❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@housecut]

Where can I find and buy a big the foot air freshener?

[@TheDailyWoo]

I think they probly have em online . Ive had this one for over a decade

[@writerpatrick]

@@TheDailyWoo You could probably get pine fragrance oil to refresh the scent if you wanted.

[@enjoylife7030]

They had made plans to build a new stadium but the team would obviously continue to play at the Trop until it was completed. So they were carrying insurance on the Trop for issues like Hurricanes and other natural disasters. What happens to the insurance claim now if they just decide not to repair the damage. I am assuming there will be some sort of settlement with the insurance company that will provide the Rays organization with some sort of payout to cover losses incurred.

[@justinsage5246]

The city and the county approved bonds for $600+ million dollars of the cost for the new stadium. Stu wants more money from the city and the county to cover cost overruns. The county and city’s original agreement with Stu was that the Rays would cover cost overruns. The look is that Stu wants the city and county to cover full cost and that they pocket the money. It’s also a land ploy. If the county and city didn’t approve the bonds then Stu gets developmental rights of the land. If Stu backs out from the deal it reverts back to the city/county. Also Tropicana Field is a multipurpose stadium that was originally built to persuade the Giants or the White Sox to move prior to them getting a new park. So it was originally designed for baseball and was similarly constructed as the Metrodome in Minneapolis. Another thing is the city approved funds post hurricane to somewhat clean up, and install a draining system for the stadium to prevent further destruction of the stadium.

[@trevorpullin4083]

The Rays are worth over a billion dollars alone. Stu can build is own damn stadium.

[@SpyderDan1985]

@@trevorpullin4083 if the Rays are worth a billion then what are the Yankees, Dodgers and Red Sox worth? Or even the Mets?

[@Caterations]

I bet the old boat adam is a former casino that had water around it due to the laws in some states around casinos being only on boats at one time.

[@sabrinalavdisarnold825]

We saw a Tarpons game at Steinbrenner in July. Nice venue but It was brutal in the sun. No shade whatsoever!

[@jaybrooks1098]

first time in multiple years? I've seen your video popping my feed. They got you shadow banned or something Adam?

[@davie941]

hello again Adam 😊

[@kellydavis3108]

Were the stingrays in the pool during the hurricane or do they go somewhere else after games?

[@GDavis49]

They were moved before the hurricane

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

it is sad, we had been to the stadium seeing the Rays

[@RyanRe-rd6wv]

Least Marlins will never move out of Miami

[@debbralehrman5957]

Thanks Adam👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@jcrotchfeltjr]

What's unfortunate is that the Rays have been very good for a while, with the exception of last year that the city and the surrounding area don't support them better. They are aheck of a team.

[@Donald-k6d2s]

Sooo. You went to all 30 ballparks to see the Rays play. Counting the Rays ballpark as a win what was the Rays won-loss record for the other 29 ballparks you saw them play in for the first time? I'm figuring you saw 18 wins 12 losses.

[@stanleykubon6481]

The problem with rays being in Florida is they’ve never had the fan support needed to support an mlb team

[@GDavis49]

Just like in Miami with the Marlins

[@kgoger]

Most people that live in Florida aren’t from there

[@Tampafan33]

That’s not true at all. Stop with the lies. St Pete sucks.its the location. Tv ratings are 8th best in the league😂😂😂 that’s literally better than most of the bigger teams in the league. St Pete doesnt support baseball. Tampa and Orlando would

[@stanleykubon6481]

@@Tampafan33 I don’t believe that for a second, provide a source on that claim. The truth is the rays have been in the bottom 5 of mlb attendance for their entire existence , even with the club fielding a competitive team for most of that time.If it wasn’t for the shared revenue teams like the rays, marlins, royals and the whitesox wouldn’t exist. I understand that you’re probably a loyal fan and don’t want them to leave, unfortunately there’s not enough fans like you that support the team like you do. I agree that moving them to Tampa or Orlando probably would help tremendously

[@RyanRe-rd6wv]

@@stanleykubon6481 Let’s go Lightning

[@YouthNow1]

Love some baseball content!

[@chadwalters7450]

If games start selling out at George S Field. It may convince the owners to build new stadium in Tampa instead of St Pete. The best spot would be between Hard Rock Casino and Midflorida Amphitheater

[@Paulymoto222]

Should go to Bristol Raceway to see the Braves and Reds in 2025. Should start the unique stadiums tour.

[@RCCrawlerz209]

I'm surprised they don't make roofs for these places, strong enough, to withstand hurricanes....unfortunate, really...

[@sociald4515]

Roof lasted 34 years and had a life expectancy of 25 years. It did it's job and should have been replaced years ago.

[@RCCrawlerz209]

@sociald4515 agreed, it should just get fixed asap!

[@Alveyjr21]

That was my thoughts... when it happened, I was like "who's bright idea was it to put a cloth roof on a stadium that could get hit by a hurricane at any moment?" Other cities make sense. Its cheaper. But not one on the coast of FL

[@RCCrawlerz209]

@@Alveyjr21 got that stinkin' right! Lol

[@baylake1888]

Great view of the Mickey Power Pole at 2:40.

[@SherryBennett-d5y]

Good morning! Have a great day!

[@johndreker1613]

Christmas did get moved on from quickly. I was at the Dollar Store by my house yesterday looking for any Christmas items on sale and they already had Groundhog Day decorations and gifts on the shelves

[@kendrapratt2098]

Saw Valentine’s decor last week and Christmas hadn’t been gotten through, yet! Haven’t seen Groundhog Day decor, before

[@trishsp3160]

World series thought: is there any way for the Tampa football stadium to be used for baseball?

[@trevorpullin4083]

not a chance lol

[@Julie-u2z]

I wonder if they will settle the issues and will be able to build a new stadium as they originally planned. It sounds like the best solution if they can get the backing.

[@Tampafan33]

Staying in st Pete is the worse decision possible

[@paulpanfilowitz9922]

Orlando makes the most sense for relocation. Orlando is not a candidate for an expansion team so that leaves all of the other top cities available for the large expansion fees. It's also not that much smaller of a TV market than Tampa Bay. Orlando also has higher tourism numbers than Tampa. It's also close enough to Tampa to allow some fans to attend as well as being able to draw people from the east coast of Florida.

[@GDavis49]

All good points but for a lot of reasons MLB has not worked in Florida. If the Rays ballpark deal falls apart they should consider relocating outside Florida

[@alzapata3368]

they should put a rays hat and jersey on the George statue and add Rays logo items draped over the Yankees logos.

[@TheDailyWoo]

The Yankees logos need to come down for sure of Rays are paying that kinda dough to rent it for a year

[@brianhumphrey6791]

@@TheDailyWooagreed

[@SpyderDan1985]

@@TheDailyWoo that's like the Rays' entire payroll lol

[@Alveyjr21]

Are the Yanks still using it for Spring Training though?

[@catherineaw143]

I became a Tampa Rays fan after watching so many games on Adams’s and Tampa Jay’s videos. I was so shocked when I saw it on the news during the hurricane that the roof had torn off. Sad 😮😢

[@RyanRe-rd6wv]

Once Rays move out of Florida I will be glad. Let’s go Lightning

[@brentcook2261]

I saw the architectural renderings of the new stadium, it looks amazing! Unfortunately I don't think the numbers are going to work out. I hear Nashville and Omaha are showing interest, but who knows. The Rays are on borrowed time.

[@kendrapratt2098]

Nashville Sounds games aren’t well-attended. Maybe more people would come to an MLB game. Went to one at end of the season after not going for almost a decade. Enjoyed it

[@jameskeefe1761]

It was originally designed for baseball being the first purpose but was later repurposes for hockey and arena football.

[@geoffcapp7257]

I’m planning on doing a road trip in May for Jays and Rays. Too bad I’m missing Tropicana 😢

[@RyanRe-rd6wv]

Awwwwwwwwwww I’m glad Marlins have a roof to see Rays in May

[@joesherer6961]

Here to stay, sounds very familiar to the Oakland Athletics campaign, Rooted in Oakland. I hope the same fate does not happen to your Rays. Lifelong A's fan, & Raiders & Warriors, all which have located elsewhere. RIP Oakland Alameda Coliseum complex.

[@TheDailyWoo]

All those slogans are kinda a slap to the face for both teams fans

[@Soarin2Orl]

Keep hearing that a lot of money is going into the anticipation of an MLB team in Orlando,called the Dreamers, is there a possibility that the Rays could move a hundred miles away?

[@johndreker1613]

Rays play in Sacramento August 11th-13th...I do believe that's right around Mr the Woo's birthday

[@KMK99]

Probably won’t be many afternoon home games during the summer, and when the Yankees and Red Sox come to town it should be a sellout.